Ebenezer Knight Dexter (1773-1824) was a prominent merchant in Providence, served as a United States Marshal, and is widely acknowledged as the city's foremost philanthropist. In his will, Dexter generously donated nearly 2.3 million square feet of land to Providence, with the intention of supporting the poor and various civic initiatives, including the training of the militia.

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Location: Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States

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